The festival organisers have issued no comment on the rumours, which surfaced today on the gossip mailout Holy Moly, and also appear on the E Festivals website. Also on the site, Kanye West is listed to play the Other stage under the category "strong rumour" while Radiohead are listed under "rumour". The recently reunited Specials are also being tipped to play.

Whether any of this is true or simply wishful thinking remains unclear, as Glastonbury spokesman John Shearlaw refused to deny it: "We have no plans to make an announcement regarding the lineup at this point. However, we will be bringing the announcement forward next year to 1 February." Glastonbury's full lineup is normally confirmed on 1 June. Last year, headline acts Jay-Z, Kings of Leon and the Verve were leaked in February ahead of this year's festival.

After relatively slow ticket sales at Glastonbury 2008, organisers decided to put tickets to next year's event on sale in October. Shearlaw confirmed that 100,00 tickets have been sold or reserved, leaving at least 37,500 available when they go on sale on 1 April 2009. Reserved tickets can be rescinded for a £10 fee.

Earlier this week, Glastonbury festival orgainser Emily Eavis told us that there was a strong chance "two of the three headline acts would be Glastonbury newcomers". However, if the speculated lineup proves to be true, this doesn't necessarily mean newcomers to the industry. As well as Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, the list also includes Grace Jones, the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac as "rumoured" to be playing.

The Guardian is the official media sponsor of Glastonbury festival. Next year's event will take place on Pilton Farm, Somerset, between 26 - 28 June 2009.

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